− | An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'']]. The disease is characterised by '''sudden death, septicaemia, [[:Category:Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocarditis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis''' and '''abortion''' in pregnant sows. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions. | + | An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'']]. The disease is characterised by '''sudden death, septicaemia, [[:Category:Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocarditis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis''' and '''abortion''' in pregnant sows. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions.Swine Erysipelas is commonly called as" Diamond skin disease". |